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06/13 Vaccines Protect You, and Our Community

We often hear the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child," but it
05/03 Celebrating Partners Working Toward Breastfeeding Equity

Despite known benefits, some families are less likely to start and con
04/04 Our 2018 Annual Snapshot

Our 2018 Annual Snapshot highlights the many ways we are working to improve health in Madison and Dane County.

07/16/2019 Dane County effort lists next steps to battle black infant mortality
Initiatives were announced to implement in 2020, including creating a Black Maternal Health Alliance, training more African American doulas and deploying neighborhood action teams.
07/02/2019 Summer Food Program Kicks Off, Aims to Eliminate Food Insecurity
The program is a collaboration between the City of Madison, REAP Food Group, MMSD and PHMDC.
06/18/2019 Six Local Women Launch First Health Care Co-op Owned by Immigrants
Roots4Change, the first immigrant co-op in Dane County, markets community-wide culturally aligned doula services, a postpartum peer support group, holistic wellness workshops, and events embracing cultural heritage & traditions.
06/18/2019 Mosquito Traps Testing for West Nile Set Up Heading Into Summer
Our staff is setting up mosquito traps in order to measure population levels and test for mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus.

7/17 Residents Advised to Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Connected during Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a
7/16 Stretch of Hot Weather Demands Attention for Health & Safety
An extended period of hot and humid weather will mean extra precautions for residents to stay safe and healthy. “The...
6/21 Joint Statement on DHS Recommended PFOA & PFOS Standard
The City of Madison appreciates the guidance provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as we work to...

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